Lineup + Schedule

Donna Brazile & Leah Daughtry

On the release of their timely new book, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics, the legendary Democratic strategists assess the current landscape in Washington and what it takes to make politics more accessible for all people—especially women of colour.

Friday, March 1 - 9:15 PM

Veronica Chambers on The Power of Beyoncé

Channel your inner diva and join New York Times editor and renowned “Beyologist” Veronica Chambers for a celebratory deep-dive into the meaning and impact of the Beyoncé phenomenon. With dazzling video highlights, trivia, and more.

*SOLD OUT* Jon Kabat-Zinn

Writer, scientist and meditation teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn has brought the transformative power of mindfulness into our everyday lives. With the launch of his new book, Mindfulness for All, he reveals how each of us can change the world through the simple art of being present.

Saturday, March 2 - 5:00 PM

Building Greener Cities with David Miller & Éric Piolle

At this meeting of two of the world’s most dynamic urban thinkers, France’s “Green Mayor” Éric Piolle and former Mayor of Toronto David Miller share their insights on how we can tackle the climate crisis, one city at a time.

Frances Mayes

The beloved travel writer and bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun invites you to experience the romance of Italy firsthand at the Toronto debut of her latest works, Women in Sunlight and See You in the Piazza.

Marlon James

Hear the prodigious Man Booker Prize-winning author of A Brief History of Seven Killings unveil how he created a new kind of mythology in Black Leopard, Red Wolf, one of the year’s most talked-about novels.

Sunday, March 3 - 7:30 PM

Beyond the Story with The Globe and Mail's Mark MacKinnon

Join The Globe and Mail’s multi-award-winning Senior International Correspondent for a behind-the-scenes look at his most recent stories, including his two-year investigation into the mysterious Toronto resident at the nexus of the Trump-Russia tangle.